Minor League Physical Therapist
Los Angeles Dodgers•, AZ
•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Minor League Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of minor league players recovering from injury, with an emphasis on safe, evidence-based return-to-play and return-to-performance progressions. This is a full-time, full-year position based in Phoenix, working closely with the Sports Medicine and Performance departments to ensure continuity of care across all minor league affiliate levels.
Requirements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program
- Current state PT license (or eligibility for Arizona licensure)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working across multiple stakeholder groups
- Proficiency with EMR/medical documentation systems (AHMS experience a plus)
- Frequent bending, lifting, kneeling, and standing for extended periods in a clinical/training room setting
- Little to no travel required
- Flexible schedule required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays during the season
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in baseball, sports medicine, orthopedics, or athletic settings
- ATC and/ or CSCS preferred
- Certification(s) in dry needling and/or manual therapy preferred
- Experience working with overhead throwing athletes strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, treat, and progress injured players, developing short- and long-term rehabilitation plans of care
- Design daily treatment and corrective exercise plans
- Build and progress return-to-baseball programs in coordination with Performance staff
- Assist with athlete testing and re-testing throughout the year and implement corrective programming based on results
- Identify movement impairments or deficits that may increase injury risk or limit performance, in collaboration with Sports Medicine and Performance staff
- Coordinate daily with the Senior Advisor of Return to Play, Senior Physical Therapist, and Minor League Athletic Training Coordinators on injury status, rehab progress, and plan-of-care decisions
- Oversee rehab and return to play procedures for Minor League rehabbing players using a collaborative approach with all members of the medical and performance teams, including but not limited to athletic trainers, physical therapists, mental skills coaches, sport science and nutrition
- Report injury-related updates promptly to keep leadership and the Front Office informed
- Communicate with Performance staff throughout the season regarding players transitioning to or rehabbing at affiliates, ensuring alignment on plan of care and baseball progressions
- Communicate with hitting and pitching coaches and coordinators on return to play protocols and timelines
- Maintain contact with rehabbing players in the off-season to support corrective exercise and baseball progression needs
- Partner with affiliate medical and performance staffs when players complete portions of rehab on-site, ensuring continuity and consistent messaging
- Lead in-service education sessions at the complex to support staff development
- Support the minor league component of intern programs
- Help coordinate off-season continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Stay current on scientific literature and emerging trends in sports medicine, manual therapy, recovery, and performance to inform evidence-based care
- Maintain accurate, timely treatment notes and medical records in AHMS and EMR/N drive systems
- Support the Senior Advisor of Return to Play and Senior Physical Therapist with administrative tasks as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training room environment
- Keep required documentation on file and up to date
- Maintain all licensures and certifications required for the role
- Recommend new training room supplies or equipment as needed
- Build and maintain relationships with local, national, and international experts in sports performance, health, and wellness to support the organization's reputation and stay current with best practices
- Cultivate strong working relationships with the minor league R&D and Player Development staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
